Sl vs Aus 2nd Test Galle: Australian legendary players Steve Smith and Alex Carrie have done wonders. Both these players scored centuries in the second Test match against Sri Lanka on Friday. Smith first completed the century. After this, Carrie also scored a century. Australian player Carrie scored a second century of Test career. Australia had crossed the 300 -run figure by writing the news in the first innings.
Steve Smith scored 110 runs, facing 217 balls till the news. He hit 9 fours and 1 six during this innings. Carrie scored 119 runs with the help of 11 fours and 2 sixes till the news. He faced 130 balls during this period. Carrie and Smith shared a partnership of over 200 runs. This is a record in itself.
Steve Smith broke Sachin’s record in Galle –
Steve Smith has broken a big record of Sachin Tendulkar. He has become the second player to score 36 centuries in the lowest Test innings. Smith played 206 innings for this. While Sachin played 218 innings. Ricky Ponting is on top in this list. Ponting scored 36 centuries in 200 innings. Kumar Sangakkara is at number three. He did this wonders in 210 innings.
Test century no. 3️⃣6ager for Australia Talisman Steve Smith 👏#WTC25 , #SLVAUS : https://t.co/PVPW6KFUGN pic.twitter.com/ppkpvaqoj7
– ICC (@ICC) February 7, 2025
Alex Carey Brings Up His Second Test 💯 in Style 💥#WTC25 #SLVAUS : https://t.co/PVPW6KFUGN pic.twitter.com/9agfp3Qyn1
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